Planning

Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for event services related to the Paisley Halloween Festival. The contract involves developing and delivering a parade and town centre animation for the festival in 2026 and 2027, with potential extension to 2028. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and is classified as 'Cultural event organisation services.' It is located in Renfrewshire, within the UKM83 region. The tender documents are scheduled for publication starting the week of 12 January 2026, with a future notice date set for 13 January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for creative companies specialising in event services, particularly those with a background in cultural event organisation. The project offers potential for business growth through the establishment of a long-term partnership with Renfrewshire Council, known for its commitment to public services. Businesses with expertise in planning and executing large-scale public events will find this tender particularly suitable. The opportunity to extend the contract into a third year adds further incentive for businesses looking to establish a solid presence in the region's event landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paisley Halloween Festival - Parade & Town Centre Animation

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council are seeking a highly experienced and established creative company to develop and deliver a parade and town centre animation for Paisley Halloween Festival 2026 on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October, and Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2027 (with the option of adding year 3 on 27/28 October 2028).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council are seeking a highly experienced and established creative company to develop and deliver a parade and town centre animation for Paisley Halloween Festival 2026 on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October, and Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2027 (with the option of adding year 3 on 27/28 October 2028). The Council intends to publish the tender documents via Public Contracts Scotland Tender Portal week commencing 12 January 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085479-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stuart McLean
Contact Email
stuart.mclean@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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